SELECTED TESTIMONIALS:

April 22, 2008
I just wanted to write a quick note to thank you (and Coach Troy) for your series. Prior to getting Spinervals videos, I had a very hard time sustaining the motivation to do hard efforts for more than a few minutes on my trainer.

Over the winter my wife bought me "Tough Love" and "Tucson Training Rides". In the last two weeks I finally worked up to the point where I could do the complete Mt. Lemmon ride. I had never thought I could maintain an effort at LT for nearly 90 minutes. It was amazing! I couldn't believe I spent that much time indoors doing such a hard effort.

I don't race much, but I do enjoy getting stronger and more fit. These DVDs are wonderful. I plan to get the whole "On the Road" series for next winter, but I really hope you do some more of these outdoor rides. Maybe even a few locations in Europe?
Best Regards,
Mark Rogers

April 15, 2008
Coach Troy:

You are due recognition for being instrumental in guiding me through my first Ironman. Thanks for being patient and encouraging during these last 20 months of training.

It worked. I feel fine and finished strong. Many hundreds of younger, stronger men and women did not finish due. You got me ready and I was successful. Being fit is not enough: nutrition and attitude are critical to get through a long training day.

Thanks Coach.
Gary A.
Businessman, PhD. and Triathlete (60-65AG)

I just purchased the "On The Road" Volume 1 DVD. My wife and I both tried it and found it to be an excellent DVD. The visual of riding on the road helps with the usual difficulty in sustaining indoor riding on a trainer. We liked it so much that I went out to buy volume 2. I love this mode of the spinervals videos.

E. Moyer

Feb. 12, 2008
Hi Troy,

I am a 62 year-old certified personal trainer who can no longer run (as a result of knee surgery in 1966, I have no cartilage on the medial aspect of my right knee). I have a history of doing 10Ks and a few triathlons and have been an active athlete all my life.

I have 7 of your DVDs and can't begin to tell you how they have helped me:

1. They motivate: Your technique of training makes me look forward to working out. Every DVD is different enough that I rotate among them, based on the amount of time and energy I have.

2. They keep me interested: There is enough variety to each DVD that my interest level is maintained. Working out on any indoor equipment can be amazingly boring, but you save the day. Having varied athletes, both male and female, is also more interesting. I recently bought the Iron Girl DVD because it looked more interesting and has 3 workouts to fit the mood for my workout. It's great!

3. They train well: The intensity of your workouts is amazing, varied, fun and as hard as one likes. You push your featured athletes well, but I pretend that you are actually pushing me as well! I feel my fitness level has significantly improved since I've been using you as my coach J

4. Bottom Line: I love your entire approach to biking fitness. You're truly one of the best things that's happened to me in my pursuit of a healthier lifestyle and improved cardiovascular and muscular fitness!

THANK YOU!!!
Rik Brown, MSPH, NSCA-CPT Certified Personal Trainer

March 18, 2008
Hi Troy:

Just thought I would drop you a note to tell you how pleased I was with the (Tucson) camp and the results. I just biked last night on my computrainer and noticed approximately 15% improvement in my power to weight output from my training sessions before the camp with approximately the same average heart rate. I guess that's what happens when you bike a few hundred miles in a week!

I also swam 3,000 yds this morning and had approximately 10 second improvement in my 100's - consistently throughout three sets of 6x100's. I am attributing that to the improvement in technique as a result of the critique by the swim coaches.

The camp served as a big motivation for me to really start training and not miss a session! Thanks again for a terrific camp!

Thor Thordarson
Triathlete and Consultant

Nov. 7, 2007
Dear Troy,

There are no adequate words to express my sincere appreciation to you for your outstanding coaching services. I remember when we first met in July of 2005. I told you that I wanted to become an "Ironman". My goal was to finish an Ironman race under 17 hours. You taught me how important it is to invest the time and energy into training properly for and event like this, especially since I was a 47 yr old age grouper. You made it very clear that there were no shortcuts to hard work.

In December of 2006 we embarked on an 11 month journey to prepare for the Ironman Florida race in November 2007. Over those many months you told me what to do each and every day. You gradually took me from a man in OK shape to an athlete with excellent endurance. You pushed and stretched me in ways that I never though possible. Your spinerval DVD's were an excellent resource during the cold winter months.

Last Friday, the day before IMF you encouraged me to trust in my training, be confident in the hard work that I had done. On Saturday, November 3, 2007 I accomplished a goal of a lifetime. I became and IRONMAN!!! I finished in a time of 13:18. Well over an hour ahead of my goal time. Not once during the entire race did I struggle with any endurance issues. You prepared my perfectly for my first Ironman race.

Troy, Thank You from the bottom of my heart for helping me achieve this goal.

Paul Palmer, Jr.
Elkton, Maryland

Coach Troy,
You don't know me but I feel as if I know you well ("three, two, one, soft-pedal!). I just want to thank you for helping me out the past few months. Your no-nonsense approach strikes a chord in me and I have been a devotee since early June. I practically have the entire library and am pretty religiously using the discs. I also particularly enjoy the training rides and am looking forward to the Tuscon rides.
Bob G.

Hi Coach Troy -- Thanks for a great workout! I loved the Lake Placid DVD and I really like the "virtual ride" format -- you do an excellent job keeping riders focused and engaged (i.e., not bored out of our minds) for ~3 hours on a trainer!...Loved the "punchbuggy" reference...hadn't played that game in a LONG time...I will be "enjoying" the DVD a lot this winter as I just signed up for IMUSA '08. Please keep the DVDs coming...they're fantastic workouts and I have noticed an improvement in my cycling this year after spending some quality Spinervals time on my trainer last winter/spring.
Thanks again!
Tracy F.
Triathlete

I just wanted to say thanks for your spinerval series. I started using them in 2006 when training for Ironman Coeur d'Alene and it's paid off. I know by seeing the results at the Boulder Peak Triathlon. In 2005, I barely averaged 20 mph. In 2006 with 6 months of aerobase builder, my speed was up to 21 mph. This year I added Time Trial Special and Suffer-O-Rama and increased my speed to 22 mph. I never thought I could go so fast on such a demanding course.
Terrance
Triathlete

Troy - you are the only coach I completely trust to prepare for racing. You are the #1 Coach with the expertise, knowledge and talent to link the three disciplines in triathlon, implement them to meet and exceed your athletes' specific training and race execution demands, and yet you meticulously plan and monitor for good health, wellness and balance.

I am a 2nd year long-course triathlete. I approached you in 2006 with very aggressive race goals. You assessed these goals, objectively compared them to my abilities, capabilities and resources. You developed a systematic plan that is specific and customized to me, the athlete, resulting in achievements higher than what I expected:
2006 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3
2007 Ford Ironman CA 70.3
2007 Eagleman Ironman 70.3
2007 Ford Ironman Lake Placid
2007 Ford Ironman Louisville
And… 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship

More importantly to racing and training, you address the "whole athlete." You are aware of my demanding schedule, limitations, energy levels (both positive and negative), objectives and goals. My energy, goals and limitations, doubts, fears, and happiness about training and racing all concern you and inspire you -- because you care about your athletes. Thank you. Your consistent, professional, non-interfering approach to coaching gives me THE complete racing developmental program that sharpens my focus for the highest of achievements. Anyone with important goals who wants the leading edge must contact Troy.
Cherri B.
USAT Certified Coach - Level I, Triathlete, Business Manager / Owner

"Coach Troy, In 2005 I biked a 7:05 at Ironman Lake Placid. This year(2007)I biked a 6:00:51. I had to send a note to you to let you know that your 13.0 3 hour Tough Love Spinervals DVD was key to my bike split. It was my regular Sunday workout all winter long and every rainy day up to Lake Placid. It taught me how to maintain a sustained and focused effort over the long haul. Thank you for creating a training tool that really works.
Jay S., Connecticut
Ironman Triathlete

"Troy-It was great to see you on the course and thanks for being out there so long into the evening. Your advice is right on point as I sit here longing form my next Ironman, a few days removed I am definitely addicted and eager to have a new goal in front of me. I'll be back in LP in '09, too difficult on family and work to try for a repeat next year. I loved the race and am already thinking of strategies I would change--faster bike, better downhills and a nutrition lesson on the run. I know I can without question best my time and I look forward to racing LP not just finishing. I just wanted to thank you for a great camp that was humbling but gave me the lessons I needed for success on race day. I would tell anyone doing their first Ironman, particularly Lake Placid, to head to your camp. You and your team were critical to my finishing. I'll continue to add to my spinerval library which I live by in the off-season and you'll likely see me at another camp. Thanks for all of your help."
Liz T.
Ironman Triathlete

"Troy - Thank you so much for the great inspiration during camp for my first Iron Man. You helped so much and you most likely don't realize it! I'm so glad I came to get a feel for the course, meet new friends and listen to your advice about prepping for this race. I listened to your cd numerous times (can you believe it!). I'm working on my visualization!"
Deb. K.
Triathlete
Virginia

"Troy, Even though I'm on the sidelines watching my wife for this Louisville event, I've gotta say that the investment in your camp was a solid value for both of us from the spectator and participant standpoint. Michele's perspective on the course and how to handle each phase of the race were certainly enhanced by you and your coaches. Thanks again to you and your coaches. You guys all did a magnificent job.
R. Williams
Triathlete

"Coach Troy's Tucson Training camp is great, allowing me to focus on training without interruption. It offers the dedicated athlete an exceptional start to the season as we get the base miles in on the road. The logistics and schedule were outstanding with a variety of terrain (read challenges) and distances. The camaraderie of the group really helps hone one's timing, pacing, equipment selection and tactics. The support of the coaches answering any questions and insuring the experience was safe and complete made this a priceless experience. I look forward to attending camp again next year!"
Stuart Ross
Washington, DC
Dentist and USCF Cyclist

"As a long-time runner and fitness enthusiast, but new to the world of cycling, I appreciated the attention and expertise provided at the recent Tucson Training Camp. Coach Troy was an incredible source of knowledge and motivation, giving newcomers to the sport as much attention as provided to the more experienced athletes. The camp was a fantastic learning and training experience, as well as being a great deal of fun. I came away with a renewed sense of training purpose and motivation, in addition to making a number of wonderful friendships. I look forward to attending again next year, and would encourage anyone interested in cycling or multi-sport to attend one of Coach Troy's camps!"
Michelle Spina
New England, US
Triathlete

"This was my third year at Coach Troy's Tucson Training camp and I'm finding with each year there's more reasons to return. Aside from the joys of escaping New England in March and training hard in beautiful warm Tucson, it's really becoming all about the people connection for me. The support, lectures and training from Coach Troy and his coaches is invaluable. The friendships you'll form with all of them as well as with your fellow campers goes beyond making you a better athlete. It's a beautiful sport and a great lifestyle and I'm very grateful to be part of it."
Nancy Confer
Connecticut, Triathlete

"My stats: 55 yr old male, 6'1" tall; living at 5,800 ft in western Colorado. Average year - 2,500 to 3,000 miles brisk recreational riding. I try to average 18 to 20 mph for a 1 1/2 to 2 hour typical ride.

My typical winter and spring: Balloon up to 200+ pounds; eat well - though not a healthy diet; Ride outside whenever the roads are clear of snow and the temperature rises over 40; Grumble about my muscles never really warming up -- I like 85 to 95 degrees; ride on my rollers whenever my wife threatens to go spend the rest of the winter with her mother if I don't get some exercise. When spring arrives; ride like a slug; work to drop my excess baggage; wear baggy jerseys.

This winter: Purchase a Trek Cycle-Ops magneto trainer and had Uncle Al of Cascade Bicycles and roadbikerider.com fame, order 1.0 No Slackers Allowed at the suggestion of my son. Work like a dog and enjoy my muscles being warm; go back to Al and order 2.0, 7.0 and 8.0.; notice my waistband is getting looser, my pants legs are getting tighter and my wife seems to like me better; order 19.0,22.0 and 24.0: exercise to 19.0-Bending Crank Arms; struggle to get up stairs for 2 days; order Ride Strong for my wife.

This week: Sunday -- The Uphill Grind adding and additional 5 minute hill set; heart rate drops from its max of 190 to 135 during the recovery minute at the end of the last hill. Monday -- off Tuesday -- Hillacious; strong throughout; hate doing the rolling hill set. Wednesday -- Time Trialpalooza; was planning on going easy but the legs felt great and was able to build on each set and keep my heart rate under control - ended the last minute at 53/12 and 75 rpm with a heart rate 30 beats under my max and was still able to get up the stairs. Thursday -- Recovery and Technique; can't believe my legs feel this good after beating them up this week; gotta write a letter. In all seriousness I want to thank you guys for a great product. I am heading into spring more fit, stronger and at a trim 185 lbs. The couple of times I have been able to get out on the road it felt like I was riding with someone else's legs. No riding like a slug this spring. I'm even planning on competing in a couple of time trials this year to keep my motivational level up."
John C.
Montrose, CO

"I'm a success story that I wanted to let you know about. In October I started a program to improve my cycling. Over the course of the winter I purchased all of your Spinervals DVD?s and four of your conditioning DVDs. I now own all of them except Strendurance. I exercised five or six days each week, doing the two-hour video every Sunday and taking Monday off. I wanted you to know about the effect this workout regimen has had. For comparison, I made my last 44-mile hill course ride in October. Today I repeated that ride and achieved some astonishing results. (I track all my training rides on an Excel spreadsheet.)

1. My average speed increased over 2 mph (15.3 to 17.5)!
2. My average cadence increased (73 to 79 rpm).
3. My weight decreased (152 to 146 lbs). My average heart rate decreased (138 to 133 bpm) (HRM=179 bpm, age 44).
4. I rarely used my small chainring, even on the larger hills.
5. My climbing out of the saddle was MUCH easier and more efficient.
6. Despite losing weight, I have increased my upper body strength. I now wear a medium cycling jersey, up from a small in the fall.
7. My waist size has decreased two inches (32 to 30 inches).
8. My body fat decreased (13% to 9%).